Reading 7th grade

1. Read the text below. For questions (1—5) choose the correct answer (A, B or C). 

Esports

Esports is a modern type of sport where people compete in video games. Players can play alone or in teams, and competitions are held online or in large arenas. Popular esports games include Dota 2, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and Fortnite. Esports is especially popular among young people because it combines technology, competition, and entertainment.

Esports is most popular in countries like South Korea, China, the United States, and many European countries. In South Korea, esports is very famous because the country has fast internet, gaming culture, and professional training systems. Big tournaments, large prizes, and live streaming platforms also make esports attractive and easy to watch.

In Ukraine, esports is developing very quickly. Ukrainian players and teams are known all over the world, especially in games like Counter-Strike and Dota 2. Many young people in Ukraine play esports, follow tournaments, and watch matches online. Esports clubs and online communities are becoming more popular every year.

Today, esports is taken more seriously in many countries. Some people see it as a real sport, while others think it is just a hobby. Many schools and universities now have esports clubs, and big companies sponsor teams and events. Esports helps players develop skills such as teamwork, quick thinking, and problem-solving, but it can also cause problems like too much screen time and lack of physical activity.

In conclusion, esports is an important part of modern culture.

1. What does the expression “held in large arenas” mean in this text?

Esports is a modern type of sport where people compete in video games. Players can play alone or in teams, and competitions are held online or in large arenas. Popular esports games include Dota 2, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and Fortnite. Esports is especially popular among young people because it combines technology, competition, and entertainment. Esports is most popular in countries like South Korea, China, the United States, and many European countries. In South Korea, esports is very famous because the country has fast internet, gaming culture, and professional training systems. Big tournaments, large prizes, and live streaming platforms also make esports attractive and easy to watch.

2. The text explains why esports is especially popular among young people. What is the reason?

3. The text explains in which countries esports is most popular. Which statements are correct according to the text? (Multiple choices)

In Ukraine, esports is developing very quickly. Ukrainian players and teams are known all over the world, especially in games like Counter-Strike and Dota 2. Many young people in Ukraine play esports, follow tournaments, and watch matches online. Esports clubs and online communities are becoming more popular every year.

4. What does the expression “esports is developing very quickly” mean in this context?

In Ukraine, esports is developing very quickly. Ukrainian players and teams are known all over the world, especially in games like Counter-Strike and Dota 2. Many young people in Ukraine play esports, follow tournaments, and watch matches online. Esports clubs and online communities are becoming more popular every year.

5. What does the phrase “esports clubs and online communities are becoming more popular” suggest?

Today, esports is taken more seriously in many countries. Some people see it as a real sport, while others think it is just a hobby. Many schools and universities now have esports clubs, and big companies sponsor teams and events. Esports helps players develop skills such as teamwork, quick thinking, and problem-solving, but it can also cause problems like too much screen time and lack of physical activity. In conclusion, esports is an important part of modern culture. It has many advantages.

6. According to the text, which statements are true about esports today? (Multiple choices)

7. What does the expression “esports is taken more seriously” mean?

8. Why do many young people like esports?

 9. Esports is only popular in Asian countries.

10. Playing esports can help people improve skills like teamwork and quick thinking.

In countries like South Korea, esports became popular only because of big prizes and live streaming platforms.